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The report examines the risks associated with the renewed interest in tactical nuclear weapons (TNW) among global powers. It details three plausible use scenarios—targeting facilities, military forces in the field, or demonstration shots—and models the direct physical effects of a 20-kiloton blast. The authors argue that TNW use would trigger unpredictable international crises, erode the long-standing norm of nuclear non-use, and potentially lead to uncontrolled escalation. The paper recommends reinforcing the non-use norm and implementing risk-reduction measures to prevent the normalization of nuclear warfighting.

The report argues that TNCs like Chevron, Total, and Shell maintain a 'system of impunity' by leveraging powerful lobbying organizations, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), to shape international law. It documents severe human rights and environmental abuses linked to these companies in Ecuador, Mozambique, Uganda, Nigeria, and Palestine. The document specifically critiques the current UN negotiation process for the Binding Treaty, claiming that the inclusion of corporate lobbyists as 'stakeholders' creates a conflict of interest that dilutes accountability mechanisms and prioritizes corporate profit over human rights and planetary health.

The report argues that multinational corporations use lobbying networks like the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) to undermine the creation of a legally binding UN treaty on business and human rights. It documents environmental and human rights abuses by Chevron in Ecuador, Total in Uganda and Mozambique, and Shell in Nigeria, illustrating a systemic 'architecture of impunity'. The authors call for the exclusion of corporate lobbyists from UN negotiations to ensure the treaty prioritizes human rights over corporate profit.

The report argues that conflict-related sexual violence is not inevitable and varies significantly across armed actors. It highlights a shift toward analyzing 'patterns of violence'—distinguishing between military strategy, organizational policy, and tolerated social practice—while advocating for a more intersectional approach that includes men, boys, and LGBTQIA+ survivors. The authors identify critical gaps in the study of structural root causes and perpetrator motivations, and they caution that traditional policy tools like international prosecutions and state-level sanctions have limited or even counterproductive effects on prevention.

The policy brief highlights the reliance of the nascent next-generation geothermal industry on a global supply chain and urges the U.S. government to ensure FEOC tax credit rules do not obstruct development.

Erlend Eggen, head of Klimakultur, criticizes the Arctic Race of Norway for its reliance on fossil fuel sponsorship, specifically Equinor, and the participation of the Israel Premier Tech team. He argues that the event's sustainability claims, such as using an electric car fleet, are undermined by the fact that Equinor's energy production remains over 99.6% fossil-based. The text highlights the role of cycling as a venue for corporate greenwashing and calls for the event to sign 'The Fossil Free Declaration' to phase out high-carbon partnerships.

The document outlines the existential risk posed by the approximately 12,000 nuclear warheads held by nine nations. It explains the physics of fission and fusion weapons and analyzes the catastrophic effects of detonations, ranging from immediate blast and radiation deaths in urban centers to global climate disruption. The guide highlights the instability of 'launch on warning' postures and the potential for 'nuclear winter' and ozone depletion, arguing that even regional conflicts would cause global famine and societal collapse.

The research paper examines whether South Africa has eclipsed Nigeria as Africa's dominant power. While Nigeria maintains significant demographic and resource-based weight, the author argues that South Africa has leveraged multilateral institutions, a diverse economy, and a value-driven foreign policy to achieve greater global visibility and influence. The analysis highlights Nigeria's internal security challenges and strategic drift as factors that have diminished its international standing, while noting that South Africa faces its own domestic vulnerabilities, including energy crises and high unemployment.

Twenty years after the 7/7 bombings, Islamist extremism remains a significant security threat in the UK, though it has shifted from top-down, group-organised attacks to grassroots, self-initiated actions by loosely connected individuals. The landscape is now characterised by a mix of traditional ideologies and hybridised forms of extremism amplified by social media. While some global movements have transitioned toward nationalist local governance, others, particularly in Africa, are expanding. A critical emerging trend is the radicalisation of minors, with a significant portion of recent terrorism convictions involving children and a rise in Prevent referrals for youth.

The document examines how wide-ranging tariffs, including those imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), increase the cost of essential materials like steel, aluminum, and copper, thereby raising prices for energy infrastructure and slowing the deployment of clean energy technologies. It highlights that while the administration seeks 'energy dominance,' these trade policies create investment uncertainty and risk ceding leadership in next-generation technologies—such as advanced nuclear, geothermal, and batteries—to competitors like China. The authors recommend replacing blunt tariffs with targeted, time-bound measures paired with robust industrial policy and strategic alliances to ensure long-term competitiveness.

The document evaluates the BMZ's Feminist Development Policy (FDP), noting progress in institutional training and specific projects in Rwanda and Tunisia, while critiquing the lack of concrete anti-colonial strategies and contradictions between feminist rhetoric and Germany's arms exports.

The report finds that 676 million women, or 17% of the global female population, lived within 50 km of a deadly conflict event in 2024, more than doubling the number since 1990. It highlights that while high-intensity conflicts gain more media attention, medium-intensity protracted conflicts are strongly correlated with lower Human Development Index (HDI) scores. The brief identifies Bangladesh as having the highest absolute number of women exposed to conflict, while 100% of women in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine were affected. Using Nigeria as a case study, it demonstrates significant subnational variation in conflict intensity and types of violence, including state-based, communal, and criminal violence.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the ongoing 'genocidio' and 'ecocidio' in Gaza and the West Bank, citing the deliberate destruction of health infrastructure and the environment. The organization calls for a complete military and energy embargo against Israel and demands the immediate end of the illegal occupation as per the International Court of Justice's decision.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the ongoing 'genocide' and 'ecocide' in Gaza and the West Bank, citing the breach of a ceasefire on March 18, 2025, and the systematic destruction of healthcare and the environment. The organization calls for a total military and energy embargo against Israel, the immediate opening of Gaza's borders for humanitarian aid, and an end to unconditional US support for the occupation.

On 24 February 2025, the UN Security Council and General Assembly passed three resolutions on Ukraine, revealing significant fractures in Western unity and a strategic shift in the Global South's approach. While Europe continues to demand Russian accountability and territorial integrity, the Trump administration has pivoted toward de-escalation and negotiations, leading the US to abstain from or oppose resolutions with harsh condemnatory language. Concurrently, Global South nations, including South Africa, India, and Brazil, are increasingly adopting a pragmatic, non-aligned stance that prioritizes diplomatic mediation and national interests over binary confrontations.

The document examines the uncertainty surrounding the second Trump administration's approach to foreign aid and global security. It highlights a 90-day freeze on all U.S. foreign assistance and the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization. The text notes a divide in perception, where populations in BRICS nations are more positive about Trump's presidency for global peace compared to those in the EU and UK, despite an overall increase in global conflicts and expansionist rhetoric regarding territories like Greenland and Panama.

Friends of the Earth International asserts that the ceasefire in Gaza does not end the genocide or ecocide of the Palestinian people, as Israeli occupation and military operations continue. The organization highlights the extreme devastation of infrastructure and the ongoing blockade of Gaza, which has rendered the area uninhabitable. It calls on governments to fund Gaza's reconstruction based on Palestinian sovereignty, cease arms exports to Israel, and fulfill obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Additionally, it urges the international community to pressure companies like Mekorot that profit from the occupation.

Friends of the Earth International asserts that the ceasefire in Gaza does not end the 'genocide or ecocide' and is not a declaration of peace. The organization highlights ongoing military escalations in the West Bank and the unliveable conditions in Gaza caused by a 19-year blockade. It calls on governments to fund Gaza's reconstruction based on Palestinian sovereignty, stop arms exports to Israel, and uphold International Criminal Court obligations, while urging the international community to pressure companies like Mekorot to stop profiting from the occupation.

Friends of the Earth International states that the ceasefire in Gaza does not end the genocide or ecocide, but is merely a pause in the ongoing erasure of the Palestinian people. The organization highlights the scale of destruction in Gaza, the intensification of military operations in the West Bank, and the long-term impact of the 19-year blockade. It demands that governments stop arms exports to Israel, support Gaza's reconstruction based on Palestinian sovereignty, and respect International Criminal Court obligations.

The document analyzes the landscape of Israeli far-right extremism, identifying Kahanism as a foundational Jewish supremacist ideology that informs contemporary 'neo-Kahanist' political parties and violent groups. It details the activities of settler extremists, such as the Hilltop Youth, and the role of far-right parties like Otzma Yehudit and Noam within the current governing coalition. The report highlights a post-October 7 surge in anti-Palestinian sentiment, increased settler violence in the West Bank, and the ideological convergence between Israeli far-right extremists and global anti-migrant and anti-Muslim movements.